2 - Tell me who I am , Julia Navarro large size, hardcover and dust jacket € 12 (price book new 24 €)
A reporter receives a proposal to investigate the eventful life of her grandmother, a woman known only from Spain fled abandoning her husband and her son shortly before the outbreak of the Civil War. To rescue from oblivion must reconstruct their history from the ground, following the footsteps of his biography and conceding, one by one, all immense and extraordinary pieces of puzzle of their existence.
Marked by men who passed through his life, the businessman Santiago Carranza, revolutionary Pierre Comte, U.S. journalist James Albert and military ties to the Nazi doctor Max von Schumann, Garayoa Amelia's life is that of a woman who learned the vids that you can not return to the past to undo. From Republican Spain until the fall of the Berlin Wall, through the Second World War and the dark years of the Cold War, the bourgeois and revolutionary, wife and lover, spy and killer, will always act according to its principles, facing everything and making mistakes that will never end for pay.
Memory of a turbulent century, characterized by the barbarism of totalitarianism, this book is a twist in the path of one of our international novelists. Tell me who I am surprised by their drama and introspection, for their intrigue and their emotions to the surface. A heartbreaking and captivating adventure that has some unusually shaped and literary characters unforgettable.
The long-awaited new novel by Julia Navarro is a magnificent portrait of people who lived intensely and passionately a turbulent century. Ideology and commitment in its purest form, loves and hates torn, adventure and history of a century pieces, this novel not only enchant readers of Julia Navarro but that will fascinate anyone interested in our own history.
- Wolf King , Juan Eslava of large size, hard cover and jacket € 12 (price book new 21 €)
In the V century Iberia JC, Zumel begins in adult life, for it must hunt a wolf. Find a copy
black, known as the "King" even after killing him gives it to his friend Turrillo, son of the village chief, weak and less Zumel powers to leave no doubt on to the people. Zumel
As an adult, with Cotrufes, Persian enlist as mercenaries to fight the Greeks.
Twelve years later, the two Iberian decide to return to their homeland, they have only managed to get through hardships and a large collection of wounds
. When requested Cotufres license is denied and he was assassinated. Zumel sponsor decides to avenge his killing Potassium responsible for the murder. However, he is forced to flee, deserting and postpone his revenge.
is embarking on a Phoenician ship and fi n reaches their village. He just wants pastoralists and live in peace.
already installed, Turrillo learns that his best friend who gave the honor of killing the lion king, has a son with Belasia,
the woman he loved Zumel and now acts as chief court because Turrillo is the leader of the village and has become the ultimate authority without holding the usual customs.
- Flemish painter, Rosa Ribas large, hardcover, historical novel collection Planeta de Agostini € 10
Paul van Dyck, a young painter in Antwerp in 1622, agrees to paint a picture of enormous dimensions for Don Juan de Tassis, Earl of Villamediana. He moved to Madrid, where he began to paint the altarpiece impressive following the instructions of their patrons, which from the representation of the beheading of John the Baptist seeks to reveal some of the best kept secrets of European monarchies. Ignore secrets that most visitors to the Museo del Prado, where currently the canvas.
- Purple Line , Wolfram Fleischhauer large, hardcover, historical novel collection Planeta de Agostini € 10
A fascinating detective story that reveals the mystery of the most enigmatic painting of the XVI century history of crime Gabrielle d'Estrees very exciting and one of his sister is a real picture of an anonymous sixteenth century is in the Louvre Museum. Throughout its history, has presented difficulties in interpretation not only for its shocking content, but also for his alleged political segnificado. The protagonist of the painting was one of the mistresses of King Henry IV of France and died a few days before she married him, thus favoring the latter's wedding to a Medici. This historical fact is the starting point of the novel, which relates the rivalries of European monarchies and among women in the king's entourage to the table, trying to find it uan response to the mysterious death of Gabrielle d'Estrees
- The Lighthouse of Alexandria, Gillian Bradsaw large, hardcover, historical novel collection Planeta de Agostini € 10
Forced by his noble birth to marry the cruel governor Festino, she flees Caris direction of Ephesus Alexandria disguised as a eunuch. His dream is to study the art of Hippocrates and to be a doctor, an impossible dream for a woman in 371 AD Despite the difficulties, Caris does becoming a doctor and, through their expertise, approach to the highest echelons of power in full decline of the Roman Empire. Basing the story in a detailed description of Hippocratic medicine and, above all, in a careful and rich atmosphere in the famous Alexandria, Gillian Bradshaw has written a novel of swift reading and historical interest.
- The red scarves, Frederic Fajardie large, hardcover, library historical novel Planeta de Agostini 10 € (new book price 30 €)
While Louis XIV is still a minor and Mazarin took over the French government, the citizens of Paris were built in what has been called the Fronde, which forced the aristocracy to flee París.En this sweeping novel, Fajardie recreates this time focusing on the group of seven men led by Loup Nissac which are at the service of the Crown to carry out all kinds of sabotage against rebels . Duclos, anagnorisis, brutal scenes, mystery, debates about tactics, love scenes, sex, battles (an impressive account of war in the streets of Paris), scenes of camaraderie ... all the ingredients of the swashbuckling novel come together in a genuine modernization of the gender that is at once a faithful reconstruction of an episode in the history of France.
's work in France has won three major awards: The Maisons de la Presse, the Paul Féval and most prestigious in the field of historical novels, Jean dHeurs. The criticism was presented as the Alexandre Dumas XXI century as the most serious rival Arturo Perez Reverte in the field of historical novel of adventure.
- Independence , José Luis Corral large, hardcover, historical novel collection Planeta de Agostini € 10 (price Book again 24 €)
Despite the emotional impact of the Siege of Zaragoza (1808-1809) led throughout Europe, have not generated much historical literature as a feat of epic size reqeuriría profile, despite the fact that the collective imagination Hispanic has placed some of their players in the highest range of heroic patriotism.
For the English, the Siege of Zaragoza were an example of resistance numantina of a city determined to preserve their independence over their lives, for the French, a victory over U.S. army, and so has the name of Zaragoza between Napoleon's victories at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. Heroes
and martyrs for some, stubborn and foolish to others, proponents of Zaragoza left no one indifferent to his achievement. His dedication and bravery were presented as an example of struggle for freedom and independence.
- Princes of Ireland, Edward Rutherfurd large, hardcover, historical novel collection Planeta de Agostini 10 € (new book price 27 €)
The author recounts the major events in the history of this country, from pre-Christian times until the sixteenth century: the reign of the kings of Tara, the mission of Saint Patrick, the Viking invasion and the founding of Dublin, the wiles of Henry II, which gave England their control on the island in 1167, etc.
The book closes with the conflict between the English kings and princes of Ireland and the wrath of Henry VIII.
readers attend these events histora rich Ireland.
- To arms citizens!, Robert Margerit large, hardcover, historical novel collection Planeta de Agostini € 10
First volume of the series on the French Revolution
- The Principessa , Peter Prange large, hardcover, library Planeta de Agostini historical novel
€ 10 As the crowd celebrated in the streets of Rome the election of Pope Urban VIII, a daring young English aristocrat arrives at the Eternal City, Whetenham Clarissa, Lady McKinney, has traveled across Europe dressed as a boy to come home from his cousin Olympia , wife of Prince Pamphili. Clarissa soon nicknamed La Principessa, will be closely linked to two young architects whose works will be more sublime specimens of the Italian Baroque. Bernni Lorenzo is a brilliant man and preferred worldly elegance of the Popes, whose powers of seduction is not indifferent to Clarissa.
however, is the lonely and tormented Francesco Borromini, who awakens in her the admiration absolute, making it have the sweet poison of beauty to the point of endangering their lives to help them reach their prodigious and daring creations. Peter Prange
immerses the reader on a fascinating insight into the genesis and execution of some of the most formidable architectural works of all time.
- Lords of Vizcaya, knights Castilla, Antonio Villanueva large, hardcover, historical novel collection Planeta de Agostini € 10
In the second half of the thirteenth century, the kingdom of Castile lives a turbulent stage. The constant Muslim threat, fighting for power or control of the nobility greedy to increase their privileges are interspersed with the inevitable intrigues. In this environment, the rulers of the House of Haro, Lord of Biscay, are the most powerful noble breed of Castile and occupy leading positions, hence, will be immersed in a political plot between greed and loyalty.
Don Lope, whose ambition cause their own ruin, and Don Diego, children heirs to the lordship of Vizcaya, have to deal with the wars that occur on the battlefield, but also with those that occur outside it, perhaps even more dangerous. Antonio Villanueva Edo
runs through the lives of Don Diego-founder of the town of Bilbao, and Don Lope, lords of Biscay, the public events that governed the evolution of the kingdoms of Spain, but also delves into what lay behind the aparante.
- A Mass for the Medici, Richard Dübel large, hardcover, historical novel collection Planeta de Agostini 10 € (new book price 29 €)
Dübell used the famous Pazzi conspiracy (the attempted assassination of the Medici brothers in the cathedral of Florence at Easter 1478) and the colorful atmosphere of the Florentine Quattrocento to frame a high-tension thriller. The desencanante of action is the charge a beautiful young Polish businessman, Jana Dlugosz, whose innocence will attempt to demonstrate his advisor, the young Peter Bernward, dismantling a pack of lies and deceit. The research undertaken Pter, of course, is not easy, and even if she manages to unravel the mystery and find evidence of innocence Jana is no certainty that can save her from death.
- See Delphi and die , Lindsey Davis large, hardcover, historical novel collection Planeta de Agostini 10 € (new book price 27 €)
The action of the latest installment of the adventures of Marcus Didius Falco takes us to Greece where it has gone on study tour of Mark's brother, Aulus. Apparently it would be a family trip to check a little young, but, of course, soon be enveloped in a series of enigmatic murders of women who organize travel companies have taken great care not to disclose. As has become customary in recent years, creating a plot dotted with funny scenes and faithful recreation of a historic moment, Lindsey Davis added a nod to the situation of our time. This time the target of his irony are the holidays and the morals of the travel agencies. In this respect it is undoubtedly one of the novels funniest series, and it is very ironic that, after London has been designated to host the 2012 Olympic Games, the action of the novel is placed in the environment of an Olympic competition.
- The unknown coast, from Patrick O'Brian large, hardcover, historical novel collection Planeta de Agostini 10 € (new book price 28 €)
Taking as a starting point to circumnavigate the globe by Georges Anson in 1740, this time O'Brien narrates the adventures of the young sailor Jack Byron and Tobias Barrow clueless surgeon, a couple who clearly anticipated Aubrey and Maturin. Shipwreck at Cape Horn and the hardships of the crew on a stormy sea form the nucleus of an exciting story
- Temple Knight, José Luis Corral large, hardcover, library Planeta de Agostini historical novel 10 € (new book price 28 €)
the thread of the story of Jaime de Castelnou, José Luis Corral shows the final stage of the Order of the Temple, the most contentious and problematic, through an exciting story that converge episodes of the Crusades, the mercenary forces of Roger de Flor and search for the Grail. From a very young fighter Jaime demonstrates skills, enters the Order the Temple, and sent to the Holy Land, where he attended from the frontline in the battle for San Juan de Acre (1291), beginning of the end of the Order. Troops ambushed in Roger de Flor, is also involved in the destruction of these troops and then commissioned him to safe custody and the most precious relic of the Order, which will hide in a small English monastery
- Zawi , Jose Luis Serrano large, hardcover, historical novel collection Planeta de Agostini € 10
A historical novel about the founding of the kingdom of Granada and the figure of Mansur, carefully documented and beautifully written.
The civil war of 1009, the incomparable figure of Mansur, the life of Zawi Zirí-mercenary Berber in al-Andalus, and the founding of the kingdom of Granada are the four main narrative of this book. Exquisite portraits of the kingdoms, palaces and courts Andalusian; thrilling descriptions of the heat of battle and unforgettable characters. An adventure story that can be read as such, but also a very friendly text
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